Osmosis and diffusion

Front

During diffusion, particles move from an area of ____ concentration to an area of _____ concentration.

Back

high, low

Front

What does equilibrium mean?

Back

balance

Front

Plasma that surrounds red blood cells is made up of:

Back

all of these (water, salts, sugars)

Front

Cellular transport is the __________ of materials through the cell membrane.

Back

movement

Front

Osmosis is the diffusion of:

Back

water

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

The process by which particles spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

Front

What is the main difference between osmosis and diffusion?

Back

Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water, while diffusion refers to the movement of all types of particles.

Front

What is a semi-permeable membrane?

Back

A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell shrinks as water moves out of it.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

The cell swells and may burst as water moves into it.